Generic ( Glimepiride )

Glimepiride Is Used To Lower The Blood Sugar Levels In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Mechanism of action of Glimepiride :

Glimepiride Increases The Amount Of Insulin Released By The Pancreas, And Thereby Decreases The Blood Sugar Level.

Drug Interaction of Glimepiride :

Drugs That Affect The Action Of Glimepiride By Altering Blood Sugar Level Include Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Prednisone, Methylprednisolone, Phenytoin, Niacin, Pseudoephedrine, Propranolol, And Atenolol. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.

Side effects of Glimepiride :

The Common Side Effects Are Excessively Low Blood Sugar Levels, Abnormal Increase In Liver Enzymes, Jaundice, Problems With The Bile Flow, Inflammation Of The Liver, Liver Failure. You Should Consult Your Doctor Immediately If You Experience Allergic Reactions Such As Skin Rash, Itching, Hives And Increased Sensitivity To Sun, Difficulty In Breathing, Fall In Blood Pressure, Shock, Loss Of Consciousness, Seizures Or Comma.

INTERACTIONS OF GLIMEPIRIDE

How Glimepiride will impact on Pregnancy ?

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How Glimepiride will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

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Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Glimepiride

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Generic ( Metformin )

Typical use Of Metformin :

Metformin Is Used In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance, And Obesity.

Mechanism of action of Metformin :

The Exact Mechanism Of Action Of Metformin Is Not Clear But It Appears To Act By Decreasing Glucose Absorption From The Intestine, Decreasing Production Of Glucose From Proteins And Fats In Liver, And Enhancing Insulin Sensitivity In Muscle By Increasing Glucose Uptake And Utilization.

Drug Interaction of Metformin :

Taking Metformin With Other Anti-diabetic Drugs May Lead To Excessive Lowering Of Bloodsugar. If You Go For An X-ray Or Scan, Do Not Take Metformin Before And At Least 48 Hours Afterwards. Metformin With Diuretics (furosemide), Anti-asthmatic Drugs Such As Salbutamol Or Terbutaline, Or Corticosteroids (prednisone) May Affect The Glucose Control. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.

Side effects of Metformin :

The Common Side Effects Are Urge To Vomit, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Malabsorption Of Vitamin B12, Taste Disturbance, And Altered Liver Functions. Also, The Patient May Have The Side Effects Of Lactic Acidosis (symptoms Are Vomiting, Abdominal Pain With Muscle Cramps, Not Feeling Well With Severe Tiredness, And Difficulty In Breathing), And Skin Reactions Such As Redness Of Skin, Itching, Hives (pale Red, Raised, Itchy Bumps Of Skin).